Alvin Papa named Torrance public works director

Nicole Nash of the City of Torrance announced that Alvin Papa has been appointed as the city's public works director. "Alvin Papa has been appointed to lead the department and will oversee the hard work that goes into keeping Torrance efficient, safe, and thriving," Nash said.

The bulletin did not specify whether the appointment followed a council vote, the effective date of the appointment, or Mr. Papa's prior position. No motion, vote tally, or additional personnel details were provided in the announcement.

City materials and personnel records may provide further details on Mr. Papa's background and the administrative process by which the appointment was made; those specifics were not included in the meeting recap.